Joy (Finding and Maintaining)
“It is a form of an affliction where we permit ourselves to indulge in thoughts of unfairness, until we become thoroughly miserable and...
Prayer (Continuous)
“The Lord Jesus directs us to continuous prayer because He knows that quick, easy results, obtained conveniently and effortlessly, only...
Persistence and Patience
“ ‘I say to you, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give...
Assurance
“Christians are able to face any and every event with confidence in what the Lords intends. Our Lord puts into words His pure gift of...
Conduct
“People are called by God not according to former conduct —good or bad—but by God's grace…everybody is equally a priest before God,...
Human Need
“Physical acts of prayer, prostration, fasting, vigil, worship, and even charity alone without a sincere spirit are useless…What counts...
Giving and Receiving
“ ‘So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)....
Not Losing Heart in These Troubling Times
On Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm, Michael will resume his Zoom classes for the St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral Community. Thursday's...
True Self
“God has created us for Himself and our hearts are designed to find their end in him, yet many spend their days restlessly craving rival...
Speculation
“…let us never indulge in idle questioning. Speculation only opens the door to evil and leads us into moral and spiritual confusion. Only...